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Kristina Pulford's avatar

I’ve read the book multiple times and watched Spielbergs film at least four or five times. I was surprised to see they were making another film and I haven’t seen it yet. I appreciate your review. I will likely watch it at some point because I am deeply familiar with the story. I’m confused as to how the story would make for a good musical but there was a musical aspect to the original film thanks to Shug Avery and historical speaking, music has been a significant part of the African American story.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

The first time it was criticized for having a non-Black director (though, to his credit, Spielberg is no racist); the second time it gets criticized for being a musical about incest and rape (which is a rather squeamish idea).

Trivia note: Oprah Winfrey and Danielle Brooks are now among the few actors to be nominated in the same category for playing the same character, years apart.

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